Utility Operator

Description

• Prevent spills, track-out, and dust emissions; help maintain a clean and environmentally compliant worksite.
• Load trucks with finished asphalt mix or other materials safely and accurately when needed.
• Clean and grease equipment regularly; report mechanical issues immediately to maintenance.
• Maintain consistent feed levels to support continuous and efficient asphalt production.
• Support Asphalt Production Process: Work closely with the plant operator to keep materials flowing to the dryer drum and mixing system.
• Load Aggregate and Recycled Asphalt (RAP) into Cold Feed Bins
• General Plant Housekeeping and Support: Assist with cleanup around the plant, including spillage removal, sweeping, and clearing build-up near bins or conveyors.
• Maintain Stockpiles and Material Quality: Build and manage clean, well-organized stockpiles of aggregates and RAP to prevent cross-contamination.
• Site Safety and Environmental Compliance: Follow MSHA/OSHA and company safety protocols, including PPE, communication signals, and safe equipment operation.
• Monitor material levels in bins, conveyors, and surge silos to prevent downtime or overloading.
• Ensure proper blending of materials according to the plant operator’s mix specifications.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Equipment Care and Maintenance: Performs daily inspections and basic preventive maintenance (checking fluids, tires, hydraulic lines).
• Support other plant and yard duties as needed to ensure smooth and safe operations.
• Equipment Inspection and Routine Maintenance: Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections (fluids, tires, hydraulics, bucket, lights).
• Move raw materials between plant areas (RAP piles, stockpiles, recycle bins, etc.) as directed.
• Reports issues promptly and keeps equipment clean and in good working order.
• Operate the front-end loader to load raw materials (sand, stone, RAP, and other aggregates) into the cold feed bins that supply the asphalt plant.

Requirements

• Travel Requirments: 50 percent of the time or as neeed
• Can handle various materials (aggregates, RAP, millings, sand) efficiently.
• Reliability and Work Ethic: Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work in varying weather and long shifts when production demands.
• Proven Asphalt Plant Experience: Has hands-on experience working in an asphalt production environment, not just general construction or aggregate yards.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Communicates clearly about material levels, equipment issues, and plant needs to prevent downtime.
• Understands how loader work affects mix quality, feed consistency, and plant efficiency.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests
• Knows how to feed cold bins consistently and monitor material flow to support plant production targets.
• Required Work Experience: 1-2 years Front End Loader Experience
• Aware of blind spots, traffic flow, and the hazards of working near hot materials and plant equipment.
• Communication and Teamwork: Works well with plant operators, scale personnel, and truck drivers.
• Material Handling Knowledge: Understands proper stockpile management, preventing contamination and maintaining correct material separation.
• Safety Awareness and Compliance: Demonstrates strong commitment to MSHA/OSHA safety practices, PPE use, and safe work habits.
• Strong Equipment Operation Skills: Skilled in operating front-end loaders with precision — smooth bucket control, accurate material placement, and safe maneuvering around tight spaces and hot-mix areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance